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Taste of Sydney in partnership with Electrolux unveils a stellar line up of the city’s top chefs, new and renowned food precincts and returning restaurant favourites for 2017

Taste of Sydney in partnership with Electrolux is excited to announce an unmissable line up of Sydney’s latest and greatest restaurants from new and noteworthy precincts that will come together for the ultimate pop-up playground in Centennial Park from Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th March 2017.

For the first time, Taste will transpose the city’s hottest new foodie destinations. The revitalized and buzzing Paddington precinct is home to some of the city’s top restaurants and bars right now, and the reinvigorated suburb will showcase some of its award-winning chefs and restaurants. Young gun chef Josh Niland will join Taste for the first time with his hugely popular Australian seafood restaurant Saint Peter along with Latin American bar man and executive chef Regan Porteous of Tequila Mockingbird, which opened in mid-2016.

Acclaimed French-born chef Guillaume Brahimi together with Public House Management Group will also make an impression at the festival for the first time, bringing to Taste one of Paddington’s best-loved dining rooms, Four in Hand by Guillaume.

As Sydney’s newest precinct to debut at Taste, Barangaroo will showcase an array of its standout restaurants, that opened along the waterfront in 2016. The dynamic duo behind the popular Bar H, chef Hamish Ingham and sommelier Rebecca Lines will present their newest venture Banksii, a vermouth bar and bistro where you can experience the botanical focused menu influenced by the Mediterranean. Renowned Turkish born Australian chef Somer Sivrioglu will also transport his restaurant Anason from The Streets of Barangaroo to Taste of Sydney where visitors will be treated to authentic Turkish cuisine.

Over the four days, the festival will also feature a lineup of the CBD’s newest restaurant openings, including Bouche on Bridge headed up by Harry Stockdale-Powell who will prepare his approachable fine dining offering through local and sustainable produce. Spanish inspired Mercado Restaurant will make an appearance with head chef and co-owner Nathan Sasi cooking up signature dishes based on his philosophy of revival of the old with the new through whole animal butchery, meat curing, cheese making, bread baking and preserving.

New to Taste and recently crowned NSW Restaurant of the Year by Gault Millau, Gastro Park (Potts Point) has been added to the ‘gastronomic playground’ this year in the park.

Returning restaurant favourites to join the impressive lineup include popular Argentinean restaurant Portēno, British Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton’s Kensington Street Social headed up by chef Robert Daniels and nel. Restaurant brought to you by innovative chef Nelly Robinson this time creating a never-before-seen Little nel. sweet shop with a selection of extraordinary indulgences exclusive to the festival.

Returning due to popular demand, visitors can cook with their favourite chefs at the Electrolux Chef’s Secrets and learn how to prepare signature dishes to elevate their cooking skills to the next level in an intimate, hands-on masterclass. After cooking up an appetite take a seat at the communal kitchen table and enjoy the fruits of your labour with a glass of matched wine in this unique dining space. If you’d rather sit back and relax, head to the Electrolux Taste Theatre hosted by Kate Gibbs and watch Sydney’s leading chefs cook up a feast with the latest Electrolux cooking appliances.

Be inspired by more guest chefs in the Lurpak Cookery School as they immerse visitors in the kitchen by getting creative with cooking in a series of 30-minute masterclasses. Join the charismatic wine experts from The Wine Society on an educational and engaging journey as they discuss all things wine and food at their education workshops, with premium wines available for tasting. Meat and Livestock Australia presents Cooks Corner in association with the Food Network, where TV personalities and chefs, Andy Allen and Ben Milbourne will host a series of meat mastery cooking demonstrations. An abundance of artisan producers including The Cider Lab, Black Swan and Hellfire Bluff Distillery will entertain your taste-buds as well as plenty of other live music and free-to-attend attractions available over the four days of Taste.

Taste of Sydney brings together the city’s latest, greatest and most celebrated restaurants, all in one place for one weekend only, as well as exceptional attractions and live entertainment.

Aries

This isn't a good time to keep your emotions bottled up inside of you. Whether you're feeling good, bad or somewhere in between, getting your feelings out into the open will only benefit you. The females in your life are particularly comforting and trustworthy right now, so seek out your best girlfriend or a sister, mom or aunt and tell them what's going through your mind. Although the ultimate decision is yours to make, getting other people's opinions won't affect you adversely. If making up your mind about something important is too difficult right now, use your best stall tactic to extend the deadline.

Taurus

A lot can be gained from you going out on a limb. Although you normally like to hang back and observe situations from afar, this is one time where your bold statements and actions can actually work to your advantage. Single Taureans may finally catch the eye of that special someone you've been admiring from afar, especially if you aren't afraid to do something wacky or dramatic on the spur of the moment. Acting spontaneously benefits all Bulls right now, so don't be afraid to really go for it. Once you get up the nerve to say exactly what's on your mind, you will be rewarded appropriately.

Gemini

If your budget is tight, you're just going to have to do without some of the things you want. Pinching pennies isn't your favorite activity, but it's better to cut back now than to pay the hefty price of being in the red later. Once you actually prioritize your wants and your needs, it might not be so difficult to make the right choice after all, Gemini. If you're forced to choose between spending money on food or buying that cute little pair of designer shoes, you know which one you should pick. Use your head where dollars and cents are concerned and you should have a little money tucked away in no time.

Cancer

This is a good time to get rid of the old and bring in the new. If the bulk of material items you have is weighing you down, it's definitely time to clear away the clutter. Quit making apologies for the state your house is in and actually do something about it. You may be hanging onto some things for emotional reasons, but you'll be surprised how much better you feel once they're gone. You don't have to get rid of everything, but the more you throw out, the more room you'll have for new things. Of course, some things can't be replaced, so don't feel bad for keeping those items that you could never put a price on.

Leo

No matter what you're able to accomplish -- and there will inevitably be some pretty great things -- you never let it go to your head. You take pride in what you do and the success you're able to obtain, but you don't let yourself get too cocky about your accomplishments right now. When other people give you well-deserved praise or a pat on the back, just smile and say thank you. All of this positive attention gives you a wonderful sense of self-confidence, but it never directly affects your ego. Be sure to jump at the chance to return the compliments whenever your friends or family do something that's worthy of your admiration.

Virgo

There's a lot going on, and you're right in the middle of all of it. You love to be the organizer of the day's events, which is why you've probably signed up to host meetings, chair events and plan any number of social or business-related functions. Spending time with people is what you love to do right now, so if you aren't in a busy, populated environment right now, you probably aren't having a very good time. Keep in mind that you can make a party out of just about anything. You don't have to have a fancy house or expensive furnishings to throw a great get-together -- the guests are the most important element!

Libra

When nothing goes according to plan, you have to learn to adapt. If you miss a meeting, reschedule it for another time. If you are late to a class, ask to borrow someone else's notes to make up for the parts that you may have missed. Although your busy schedule might cause some challenges for you, you are quick to come up with solutions right now. If you have an important project that needs to be completed, try to shut out all distractions before beginning. Unplug the phone, turn off the TV or stereo and really concentrate on what you're supposed to be doing.

Scorpio

You have a knack for knowing what other people want (maybe before they even know themselves), and you love holding the power and getting to decide whether or not you're going to give it to them. Scorpio is a master of intuition at the moment, and you use it wisely to your advantage in every situation. Right now, you have the ability to know what someone else is thinking by staring them straight in the eye, an act that will most likely leave them powerless to move under your gaze. Some might call you manipulative, but you'll never admit to it.

Sagittarius

Don't let yourself get backed into a corner. The worst way to spend your time is doing something that you don't really want to do. You have a habit of saying yes to make the people in your life happy, but this is a good time to start saying no. If you have a lot on your plate right now, you need to step back and take a look at what's truly important. Quit volunteering for things that aren't dear to your heart and above all, stop wasting your time on people who want to question your every step. Put yourself and your own needs first and see how much more valuable every minute seems.

Capricorn

When the going gets tough, your first instinct is to run, but you're much better off planting your feet firmly and dealing with whatever happens right now rather than waiting for it to catch up to you later. Besides, when you stop and take a minute to look at the situation, it might not be as bad as you have imagined it to be. The Stars urge you to stop avoiding the people and situations that make you uncomfortable, Capricorn, and really make an effort to resolve some of your unfinished business. Start with the biggest issue and don't quit until you have reached a solution that you -- and everyone else who is involved -- can live with.

Aquarius

Try not to overreact to surprising news, Aquarius. You need to be the one to keep a level head, even in the face of danger or an emergency, so try your best to remain calm, at least on the outside. If there are a lot of people depending on you for support and guidance, try not to let them down. You can do this, but you're going to have to go about it in as much of a rational, unemotional manner as possible. You can take a break later, when there isn't anyone else around, but for now, hold your head high and do whatever needs to be done.

Pisces

Your creativity is at its peak level right now, so don't let any of your artistic energy go to waste. Make a special meal for your family or fashion a unique piece of artwork for your best friend or lover. Your hands have magic in them right now, and everything they touch seems to come out perfectly. If you don't have any ideas about where to start or what to do, look for inspiration in art, music or nature. It won't take much to get you going once you're in the mood to do something artistic, Pisces, and then you won't want to stop until you've created your very own masterpiece.